Letters to the Editor

Did you know PM-Elect - most want fireworks banned

Dear Mr Luxon, I saw the interview you had this past week on TV One, regarding firecrackers! I'm absolutely floored by your reply, when the majority of people... Read More

Please spend your money wisely Air NZ!

News of Air NZ's choosing a designer for its new cabin crew uniform is inappropriate and insensitive in these high-cost-of-living times. I mean really? Are you kidding... Read More

‘Thank you’ to our health worker superstars!

Recently I had to be taken to hospital for investigation of a sudden medical event. From the minute St John Ambulance staff arrived at my door, I received exceptional... Read More

Inflation myths...

Recently I saw on television, the Prime Minister Chris Hipkins crowing that inflation was coming down. Presumably he was referring to the March 2023 figure of 8.5... Read More

TCC want the goose to lay bigger eggs

In 1989, Mount Maunganui Borough Council (MMBC), like a reluctant bride, was bequeathed to Tauranga City Council (TCC) by the Lange Labour Party. Prior to the amalgamation,... Read More

Two parts to any story...

Re: 'Tauranga Stands at a crossroads' column by Priority One's outgoing independent chair Simon Clarke. Simon Clarke reflects on his 12 years with Priority One (The... Read More

Parking problems known for ages!

Re: Proposed parking charges at The Mount. Tauranga City Council's Reece Wilkinson has known for many years that there were parking problems at the Mount. A... Read More

Built in six months back in the day!

Going through some very old family correspondence, I found the following information from the CV of my wife's father, John Forrest Brodie, in relation to road building... Read More

Hats off to you sir...

Re: 'No Care or Consideration?' letter by Noel Hewitt on page 22, The Weekend Sun, September 29, 2023, with reply from Tauranga City Council's acting Transport... Read More

Really so urgent?

Re: 'No Care or Consideration?' letter by Noel Hewitt on page 22, The Weekend Sun, September 29, 2023, with reply from Tauranga City Council's acting Transport Network... Read More

Cellphone tower woe

Re: 'Concerns over cell phone tower', Page 3, The Weekend Sun, September 29. Several years ago when these things started sprouting up like mushrooms we were told... Read More

Mini buses would be more appropriate

I have just received my invoice for Regional Rates and find that $250.83 of the full amount of $631.57 is for the Tauranga City public transport system. I wonder... Read More